To Do or Not To Do: Pros And Cons of a DIY Wedding

Have you heard about D.I.Y. weddings? Do It Yourself weddings are planning-intensive, and give you tons of opportunities to get crafty. But if you’re a busy gal it might get overwhelming and just make you want to toss your engagement ring across the room (and then go pick it up, of course!). Before you commit to a bunch of D.I.Y. projects for your big day, think about the pros and cons. Here’s a few lists to help you out!

Pros Of A D.I.Y. Wedding

Here is the purely positive side to hosting this kind of event:

You will get to do projects with your friends and family

Creativity can be healing — it feeds the soul!

Channel all of your pre-wedding energy into constructive projects

It is fun to learn new artistic techniques and skills

You’ll get to spend hours imagining your big day and all of the gorgeous, intimate details

Many D.I.Y. projects are huge money-savers, so you can save dollars while putting your hands to work

You can share what you learned with others when they get married

Some things can only be made if you do D.I.Y. projects: think about custom details

Cons Of A D.I.Y. Wedding

Here are some down-sides to consider:

D.I.Y. projects can be time consuming

You will need to plan well in advance

For some projects, you’ll need to practice before hand or learn a new skill

You might need more “helpers” than are actually available to you

Some of the items that you need for specific projects can be hard to track down

You might end up spending as much on D.I.Y. supplies as you would buying the item already created

I hope that this list helps you get started in deciding whether or not a D.I.Y. event is right for you! D.I.Y. weddings are creative, unique, and often budget-friendly. Is all of the time and effort worth it? Only you can decide. Let me know how you are leaning in the comments section below.